PentaxK-1 Mark II w/ D-FA 28-105 WR Lens: 36.4MP Full Frame High Resolution Digital Camera 5 Axis, 5 Steps Shake Reduction II Weather-resistant Construction Dustproof Flexible Tilt-Type LCD Monitor

The camera:I primarily use the K1ii for landscape and concert photography. I bought the K1II as a kit with the 28-105, and also use it with the FA 43 and DFA 100 macro primes. I've had a K3II for four years, which I'm still using with DA-series zooms. It's surprising how much has improved with the K1II. Resolution and image quality are obviously better, and the auto noise reduction at high ISO is quite useful and not intrusive at all. Color reproduction is beautiful and I believe better than the k3ii. Autofocus, ergonomics, controls are also much better, small improvements that add up and make it very enjoyable to use. I quite like the rear lcd and three dial control system. It still feels solid and bombproof, and I trust to use it in wet conditions or very low temperatures if the lens is also weather resistant. Jpegs are also quite a bit better than the k3ii, although to get the most out of the sensor you really should develop from raw.The lens: This DFA 28-105 is great, it compares very well with my other similar-ish zoom, the DA 16-85 (for apsc). it's sharp, focuses fast, has pleasant bokeh, and it's weather sealed. As a landscape lens on a tripod, it's surprisingly versatile. Better filters are affordable because of the relatively small diameter.

What a joy, does everything my Nikon D750 does and A LOT MORE EASIER THAN THE Nikon. Excellent images, shake proof. Perfect videos internet access built-in.

Wow fantastic upgrade. Went from the k3 to this. And let me tell you. The noise reduction in nearly night shots is worth it. Also I usually use primes. But the kit lens paired with this camera is phenomenal. Great for a wide variety of shots. Image quality is superb. Astrotracer is very cool. Can’t wait for a really clear night. The 77mm limited is so much better on this camera compared to the K3. The K1 is a little bigger than the k3, and a little heavier. But not by much. The sensor stabilization is way better on this as well.

This camera is much heavier and larger than my K-70 and does not work with many APS-C lenses without loss of picture quality but, it is well worth the extra weight and smaller number of lenses available due to the beauty of the finished product.

I bought it because of its full frame sensor. However soon I realized that people are moving towards mirrorless which is future and mechanical shutter will soon become obsolete. That's why I suggest that spend a few more money and go for mirrorless full frames instead of dslrs.

I absolutely LOVE this camera. I use it with my vintage K mount lenses & now with my m42 glass since Pentax makes a recessed adapter with the proper flange distance. Dynamic Range & Resolution is absolutely fantastic. Love the camera. Also Pixel Shift is wonderful if your subject & camera is locked off. If you shoot in raw it packs all 4 images into a single raw file so you still keep all your dynamic range & image editing flexibility. Far superior to building the pixel shift images in post IMO

A first class quality camera with stunning picture quality and giving more than plenty of in camera adjustment. Definatly out classes all rivals in the FF 35mm class.

Am using some of my old prime lenses and having a lot of fun looking at the results. Since this is an upgrade for me i am familiar with Pentax menu system, so the learning curve was a little quicker.